Estimator
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Key details
- Location
- Mile End, SA, Australia
- Work style
- Onsite
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 1w ago
Skills
customer serviceestimatingprocess improvement
About the role
PURPOSEPlan, Quote & Schedule jobs in the most economical and cost effective way to provide benefits for both Multi-Color and its Customers as described below.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan jobs for the appropriate press technology in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with production capabilities.
Produce accurate estimates for all work, providing options for best cost and performance efficiencies, and actively seek opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Monitor production schedules and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
Coordinate external tooling & stocks with suppliers to achieve optimal service and performance outcomes.
Maintain accurate records of estimates, tooling, and job specifications in the system for traceability and reporting.
Liaise with Production, Prepress, Stores, and Customer Service to identify cost and efficiency improvements and support technical queries related to estimates and planning.
Promote and conduct high levels of communication, both verbal and written, between all departments to ensure smooth workflow.
Utilise estimating and planning software effectively to support accurate and timely job preparation.
Develop an understanding of Continual Improvement principles and actively promote, engage in, and support process improvement projects.
Consider sustainable materials and compliance with environmental standards when planning jobs and sourcing tooling.
Conduct all manual handling activities in accordance with Safe Manual Handling Guidelines. Identify and raise any safety concerns promptly.
This role may include an appropriate level of extra hours when required.
Perform other duties as designated by the Manager.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience in the manufacturing, print, or packaging is preferred but not essential
Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle internal customer issues with empathy and professionalism with patience and resilience
Analytical and problem-solving skills to analyse situations, identify root causes, and provide appropriate solutions
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously in additional to collaboratively in a team
Strong attention to detail and passion for estimating
Must have valid Australian working rights
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan jobs for the appropriate press technology in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with production capabilities.
Produce accurate estimates for all work, providing options for best cost and performance efficiencies, and actively seek opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Monitor production schedules and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
Coordinate external tooling & stocks with suppliers to achieve optimal service and performance outcomes.
Maintain accurate records of estimates, tooling, and job specifications in the system for traceability and reporting.
Liaise with Production, Prepress, Stores, and Customer Service to identify cost and efficiency improvements and support technical queries related to estimates and planning.
Promote and conduct high levels of communication, both verbal and written, between all departments to ensure smooth workflow.
Utilise estimating and planning software effectively to support accurate and timely job preparation.
Develop an understanding of Continual Improvement principles and actively promote, engage in, and support process improvement projects.
Consider sustainable materials and compliance with environmental standards when planning jobs and sourcing tooling.
Conduct all manual handling activities in accordance with Safe Manual Handling Guidelines. Identify and raise any safety concerns promptly.
This role may include an appropriate level of extra hours when required.
Perform other duties as designated by the Manager.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience in the manufacturing, print, or packaging is preferred but not essential
Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle internal customer issues with empathy and professionalism with patience and resilience
Analytical and problem-solving skills to analyse situations, identify root causes, and provide appropriate solutions
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously in additional to collaboratively in a team
Strong attention to detail and passion for estimating
Must have valid Australian working rights